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Welcomemat Services Celebrates First Annual National Conference

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Welcomemat Services rolled out the welcome mat for more than 23 franchisees and guests at its first annual national conference April 20 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga.

Atlanta, GA (USA), Friday – May 25th, 2012 — Welcomemat Services ( http://www.welcomematservices.com ) rolled out the welcome mat for more than 23 franchisees and guests at its first annual national conference April 20 at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Ga. The three-day event incorporated award ceremonies, panels and roundtable sessions on growing and developing local franchise business ideas. Special presentations from industry experts and guest speakers were also heard.

Founder and CEO Brian Mattingly took the opportunity to bestow top franchisees with prestigious awards. Among them, Westfield, Ind.-based owners Dave and Sheryl Eickman were named Franchise of the Year, based on a series and ranking of Welcomemat key performance indicators. Wilmington, N.C. owners Frank and Shelli Bernardini were runners up for the award.

“We’re thrilled to have Dave and Sheryl on the Welcomemat team,” said Mattingly. “Over the past year, they have shown extreme dedication to their business. It was a hard decision with so many deserving owners, but Dave and Sheryl proved themselves and exceeded our expectations as new franchisees.”

Since franchising began in early 2011, Welcomemat ( http://www.welcomematservices.com ) has expanded to 10 franchised units and maintains seven corporate-operated locations. Projections call for the opening of eight additional franchise locations in 2012 toward a goal of opening 200 locations during the next five years in high-profile, transient markets across the country.

WELCOMEMAT SERVICES
3348 Peachtree Road, Suite 1095
Atlanta, GA 30326
Contact: Brian Mattingly
Phone: 404-841-2226
Website: http://www.welcomematservices.com

Press & Media Contact:
Courtney Thomas / Nicole Benzer
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
3348 Peachtree Road, Suite 1095
Atlanta, GA 30326 – USA
312-829-4350
courtney@sandersonpr.com / nicole@sandersonpr.com
http://www.welcomematservices.com

Business

Sports Memorabilia represent Good Investment Opportunity claims AAA

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AAA claims that sporting goods retailers and sporting memorabilia could be where the major money is for alternative investors.

Boston, MA, USA, May 26, 2012 — Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA) claims that sporting goods retailers and sporting memorabilia could be where the major money is for alternative investors.

The alternative investment advocacy group made the claim following news that a Jersey worn by baseball legend Babe Ruth recently sold for $4.4 million. The shirt was the earliest Yankees shirt belonging to the 1920s batter and has reached record sums at auction – outselling the superstar’s home, which went on market for just $1.6 million.

The jersey had been on display at the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum in Baltimore for several years but was sold back in April by its private owner to an undisclosed bidder for the huge sum. The price beats the former highest price paid for sporting goods, which was a record held for the original rules of baseball written by Dr James Naismith – selling for $4.3 million in 2010.

“People are sports crazy at the moment,” claims AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson. He went on to add, “sports memorabilia is selling well, but sporting goods retailers are also outperforming the market.” Johnson is referring to firms like Dick’s Sporting Goods, which is investing heavily in expansion this year and stocks are rising in value.

Alternative asset classes of all kinds are proving increasingly popular with savvy investors who want to ensure that their portfolios are diversified against risks, explained AAA. Those interested in making money from their hobbies can invest in memorabilia or even wine, art, antiques or timber – all of which can regularly outperform stocks and shares.

“People are opting for alternative investments, through firms like Greenwood Management, which specialises in forestry investments, in order to reduce their exposure to equity markets, which are still proving volatile,” explained Johnson. The uncertainties surrounding Europe’s economic recovery is having repercussions all over the world and investors are aware that markets could take another tumble at any time.

About Alternative Asset Analysis:
The remit of Alternative Asset Analysis is to analyse and provide news on the global performance of a wide range of alternative asset classes including, but not restricted to, commodities, real estate, forestry, foreign exchange, hedge funds, private equity and venture capital.

Media Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Business

US Real estate could be worth investing in again, says AAA

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The real estate market in the US could be worth investing in again, according to AAA.

Boston, MA, May 26, 2012 – The real estate market in the US could be worth investing in again, according to Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

The alternative investment advocacy group said that recent figures show that house prices are increasing once more and that now could be a great time to invest in real estate in the US.

“The green shoots that are starting to show in the market indicate that the trend is for prices to rise steadily – suggesting that now is the time to grab a bargain,” stated Anthony Johnson, AAA’s analysis partner.

His comments followed the publication of new figures from the Commerce Department, which showed sales grew by 3.3 per cent in April, compared with sales in March. House building is also up, according to the figures, which showed that new housing starts increased to an annualized rate of 717,000 new homes per year, which is the largest number since 2008.

The house building trend is partly being driven by the fact that buyers will generally want to build new homes rather than move into ones that are being sold as a distressed sale, which are likely to be in disrepair.

AAA is keen to promote alternative investments to those who want to diversify their investment portfolios against the risks involved in stocks, shares and bonds. “These traditional asset classes do not offer the stable options they once did and investors are increasingly aware that these markets are extremely volatile and they want to offset this with alternative investments, such as real estate,” explained Mr Johnson.

AAA is an advocate of alternative and ethical investments of all kinds, but it is particularly interested in highlighting impact investing options and forestry investment through projects such as those run by Greenwood Management in Brazil.

Greenwood offers investors the chance to buy up sections of sustainable plantation land and receive returns in the medium-term while enjoying the benefits of an asset class that is not linked to other economic trends.

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.com
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.com

Business

Online Microfinance Evaluation tool will help validate the industry, says AAA

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Socially responsible investors are welcoming the launch of a new web-based analytics platform specifically designed to evaluate microfinance funds, claims AAA.

Boston, MA, May 26, 2012 – Socially responsible investors are welcoming the launch of a new web-based analytics platform specifically designed to evaluate microfinance funds, claims Alternative Asset Analysis (AAA).

Luxembourg-based LuxFLAG and US-based micro financing ratings agency MicroRate, have launched Luminis, which is the first product of its kind. Alternative investment advocacy group, AAA, said its launch follows a period of growth in the microfinance market and for socially responsible investments in general.

The online tool was revealed at the Luxembourg Fund Industry’s Responsible Investing Conference on 10 May. The platform features reports and profiles of the various funds, together with a range of research tools and information to help investors get to grips with impact investing. The team behind Luminis looks at factors including risk, performance and social impact. This data is then presented to users through in-depth fund reports and profiles.

AAA’s analysis partner, Anthony Johnson, welcomed the new tool stating: “The market for socially and environmentally responsible investment products is growing all the time and platforms like this help to enhance the validity of the sector.

“Investors are beginning to realise that making ethically sound investments and seeing healthy returns are not mutually exclusive.”

The CEO of MicroRate, Sebastian von Stauffenberg, meanwhile, stated, “We are excited to see how Luminis will facilitate investment into microfinance, ultimately improving financial access for billions of micro-entrepreneurs around the world.”

AAA supports a range of impact investing options and is particularly keen to promote environmentally responsible alternative investments like sustainable forestry investment through firms like Greenwood Management. Greenwood operates a number of sustainable plantations in Brazil, helping to provide an alternative source of timber products for export and charcoal for the country’s burgeoning steel industry.

Those who invest in Greenwood’s plantations receive a tangible asset in exchange for their cash in the form of a section of plantation land. Mr Johnson added “Timberland investments are popular at the moment as demand for forestry products in developing countries is rising alongside their economic strength.”

Contact:
Anthony Johnson
Alternative Asset Analysis
71 Commercial St
Boston, MA 02109-1320
617-939-9596
info@alternativeassetanalysis.co.uk
http://www.alternativeassetanalysis.co.uk

Business, Travel

Beachside Resorts on Estero Island Offer Amazing Spring Savings

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FORT MYERS, Fla., –May 9, 2012 – The Continental Group Realty’s (TCGR) hospitality division is pleased to announce the “Escape to Estero Island, buy THREE nights and get the FOURTH night FREE” spring package for a relaxing getaway in one of Southwest Florida’s favorite destinations overlooking the pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico. This vacation package is the perfect match for couples and families who enjoy Florida’s beaches on Fort Myers’ Estero Island. This offer is available on www.SandalsInTheSand.com; please check the website for availability. Holiday periods excluded, based on availability, no discounts may be combined.

 

The Sandals in the Sand “Escape to Estero Island” spring vacation package offers visitors their choice of three beautiful resorts located on breathtaking Estero Island: Seaside All-Suite Resort, Casa Playa Beach Resort and Cornerstone Beach Resort. These resorts are a tropical paradise providing soothing hospitality and relaxation, while offering various package options that will fit most budgets. A perfect family or romantic couple’s spring vacation is available and affordable.

 

Just north of Naples, you will experience Florida the way it used to be.  Estero Island offers miles of white, sandy beaches along the beautiful Gulf of Mexico and is complete with extraordinary sunsets, exceptional shelling and unique wildlife that attract visitors worldwide.

 

Estero Island is an ideal spring getaway location with tropical breezes, great beaches, exquisite dining and luxurious accommodations. Marinas throughout Estero Island are perfect for boating adventures including romantic sunset cruises, sightseeing cruises and deep-sea fishing. For nature lovers, just cross a bridge at the southern tip of the island to escape to Lovers Key State Park – a harbor for wildlife and home to West Indian manatees, bottlenose dolphins, roseate spoonbills, marsh rabbits, and bald eagles.

 

Experience the suite life and make this a getaway to remember with a choice of three great resorts:

 

The Seaside All – Suite Resort, located in the middle of Estero Island, is rated number three out of 20 on Trip Advisor’s popularity index.  This resort offers 50 suites each equipped with two bedrooms, a large inviting living/dining area, a fully equipped kitchen, two full baths, a heated pool, and a private

screened in lanai that lets you enjoy the warm tropical breezes and dine al fresco over spectacular sunsets. View details at http://www.seasideresort.us/ or call toll free 888-226-6555.

 

The Casa Playa Beach Resort is an all-suite resort located on the exclusive north tip of Estero Island. The 35-unit resort condominiums are each privately owned and individually decorated. All suites have private balconies and high speed wireless Internet. Casa Playa resort offers two pet-friendly designated floors, a heated pool, picnic area, gas grills, beach lounge chairs and a serene private beach area.  For more information visit http://www.casaplayaresort.com/ or call toll free 1-800-569-4876.

 

The Cornerstone Beach Hotel, located mid-island, has 12 elegant, non-smoking one and two bedroom units all with incredible views of the Gulf of Mexico. Suites include a fully appointed kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and screened lanais. All contain flat panel televisions in the living room and bedrooms. Beautiful views can also be enjoyed while swimming and sunning by the heated Gulf front pool. See details at http://www.cornerstonebeachhotel.com/ or call toll free 1-888-226-6555.

 

About The Continental Group Realty:

The Continental Group Realty, a subsidiary of The Continental Group, Inc. (TCG), brings together tenants with property owners, visitors with destination rentals and investors with developers. Since its inception, The Continental Group Realty has become Florida’s most reputable Residential Income Property Management Company, proving repeatedly its commitment to building long-term professional relationships. With over 200 team members and a dozen offices throughout Florida, TCGR has developed several specialized divisions to service the growing and diverse needs of the residential rental and leasing management industry. For more information please visit www.tcgr.com or www.SandalsInTheSand.com

 

The Continental Group is a subsidiary of FirstService Residential Management (FSR). FSR is the largest manager of residential communities in North America, overseeing more than 5,600 properties and over 1.3 million residential units.

FirstService Residential is a subsidiary of FirstService Corporation (NASDAQ: FSRV, TSX: FSV), a global leader in the rapidly growing real estate services sector. Further information may be obtained at www.firstservice.com.

 

 

Business

Training for Entrepreneurs.com Launches New Business Start Up Assistance Program

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Training for Entrepreneurs.com assists aspiring entrepreneurs and start up enthusiasts with its Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program. Online classes begin June 12, 13, and 14, 2012.

Sarasota, Florida, USA – May 24, 2012 — Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE), the online business skills training and business mentoring website, announced today the launch of their new Business Startup Training Program, Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program. Start-Smart Registration is now open for the Summer Sessions which begin June 12, 13, and 14, 2012. Enrollment is limited to the first 45 people who sign-up for this ten-week, online Group Mentoring Program.

Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program is a group mentoring program specifically designed for business startups. It is a simple yet comprehensive program that provides a foundation of knowledge and a blueprint for guiding you through the business startup process. Whether you are building a traditional, “bricks and mortar” business or an online business, Start-Smart Mentoring provides the step-by-step roadmap for starting, launching, and growing a successfully business.

“Regardless, if your new business is going to serve a local, national, or international market; the Start-Smart methodology helps you to overcome the obstacles that every new business owner faces,” stated Terry H. Hill, the Chief Business Mentor of Start-Smart Mentoring and Co-founder of Training for Entrepreneurs.com. Start-Smart is a 10 week online Group Mentoring Program about company creation, business launch, and business growth strategy! It’s a virtual, online classroom environment where aspiring entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts come together one evening a week to learn how to successfully turn their entrepreneurial dreams into viable business realities.”

Hill continues, “In order to provide a closer, more personal interaction with my mentees, we limit our class size to 15 would-be entrepreneurs. During the 10-week Summer Session, we work will only three, 15-person teams. Our Team Tuesday, Team Wednesday, and Team Thursday groups met online every week on their designated day from 7:15 pm to 8:30 pm. From the comfort of their home and/or office, our aspiring entrepreneurs can access the Start-Smart Virtual Classroom via their Smartphone, laptop, desktop, or tablet.”

To learn more about the Start-Smart Business Mentoring Program’s training curriculum as well as to enroll in this powerful business startup assistance program, visit http://www.trainingforentrepreneurs.com/starting-a-new-business

About Training for Entrepreneurs.com

Training for Entrepreneurs.com (TFE) is a knowledge/relationship development website of Legacy Associates, Inc. (http://www.legacyai.com), a small business consulting and management services firm that is located in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, USA. TFE serves the world-wide web in three primary capacities: Facilitators of a web-based entrepreneurial development community, Creators & Publishers of educational content for small businesses, and Trainers & Mentors of online e-Learning courses and virtual mentoring programs.

As facilitators, TFE manages an online small business resource center and membership community that affords its Members access to digital content that is presented in text, graphics, audio, and video formats.

As publishers, TFE creates, develops, and publishes business informational and instructional content: articles, reports, e-Books, audio programs, live instructional presentations, instructor-narrated, self-paced e-Learning courses, and instructional material for virtual mentoring programs.

As trainers/mentors, TFE trainers teach a series of online, interactive soft skills business training and award certification for completion of e-Learning courses: Personal Productivity, Leadership Skills, Time Management, Interpersonal Skills, Project Management, Strategic Management, and Negotiation Skills. TFE Mentors conduct live virtual classroom mentoring programs for planning, starting, branding, growing, and exiting a business.

Contact Information:
Dolly A. Stevens
Executive Director
Training for Entrepreneurs.com
Tel: 941-556-1299
Fax: 941-866-1953
director@TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com
http://www.TrainingforEntrepreneurs.com

Business, Financial, Internet & Online, Marketing, Small Business, Social Media, Society, Technology, Web 2.0

Michael Blakey & Paul Grant speaking on EFactor Business Bootcamp June 21

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A day full of succeeded Entrepreneurs and the Best Funding Experts in the field, Michael Blakey & Paul Grant!

Want to learn more on what to do when you are on theEntrepreneurial Frontline? Or how Bootstrapping can be an effective way to run your operations? What Investor Types & Funds are out there? And what are the Legal Aspects of Investments? Sign up now for EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT, lunch & drinks included! http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

We provided you with a special program with some great names in this industry:

John Spindler CEO of Capital Enterprise. John has had over 15 years’ experience as an entrepreneur and business advisor/consultant and as well as being responsible for the day to day management of Capital Enterprise is also a director and co-owner of audio designer and manufacturer Ferguson Hill.

Michael Blakey: has been a successful, active, early-stage investor in the UK since 2000 and having invested in some 17 businesses and realized 3 profitable exits to date. Co-investing with his brother, Simon, he is responsible for all our marketing and deal origination activities. Michael was voted by AngelsNews as “the Business Angels You should now”.

Paul Grant: is an experienced entrepreneur who has founded his own London based company through private equity and debt finance. He managed to build a network of over 500 business angels at Capital Partners Private Equity Ltd and more recently at BA Capital Ltd, during which time he never ceased to assist young businesses with fundraising and coaching. He is also the founder of “The Funding Game” seminar series, which offers practical guidance and networking opportunities for entrepreneurs seeking capital for early-stage and growing ventures.

Jaan Larner: is a business minded lawyer at Keystone Law with an MBA from Oxford University. He is a corporate and commercial lawyer with a particular interest in entrepreneurial activity. He advises clients on their corporate structures as well as their on-going day-to-day commercial activity. Jaan qualified as a Solicitor in 1997.

WE HOPE TO WELCOME YOU AT 21 JUNE – INNOVATION WAREHOUSE – LONDON

SEE FOR MORE DETAILS OF THE PROGAM: http://www.efactor.com/ukfunding1206

Please Eva Hukshorn for your questions.

Lunch and drinks are included in the event price.

This event is sponsored by RBS, Capital Enterprise and Keystone Law To attend this event being a member of EFactor is mandotory, you can sign up (for free) on www.efactor.com.

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Business

New Company Rabbit Hole Hay Specializes in Online Sales of Farm Fresh Hay for Rabbits

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Rabbit Hole Hay is a new online company offering farm fresh hay for rabbits and other small animals. The company sells both alfalfa hay and timothy hay, grown in the mountain valleys of Northern California and Oregon, providing the ideal growing conditions for nutritious hay for rabbits.

Chico, CA, May 22, 2012 (Straight Line PR) — Rabbit Hole Hay is a new company offering online shopping for some of the best farm-fresh alfalfa hay and timothy hay for rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and other small animals. Rabbit Hole Hay provides small pet owners with access to nutritious, great-tasting hay – delivered straight to the customer’s front door, saving time otherwise spent traveling to and from the pet store.

“We were just minding our own business when the idea to sell great quality hay for rabbits online just jumped out in front of us. It was crazy!” RabbitHoleHay.com CEO Michael K. Redman explained. “We never saw it coming, and then we realized it was GENIUS! We discovered that small pet owners needed more options to buy affordable alfalfa hay and timothy hay for rabbits online ( http://www.rabbitholehay.com/products/ ) and it needed to be amazingly good quality. So we thought, ‘why not get some of the best hay in the world from our own backyard and help our local farmers at the same time?'”

RabbitHoleHay.com is a new online store which specializes in selling specific hay types ideal for quality rabbit food, as well as an educational resource about hay for rabbits. The company’s web site explains that alfalfa hay and timothy hay are the best types of hay to use for rabbit food. Alfalfa hay is ideal for young rabbits aged three weeks to seven months, because it is high in fiber, protein and calcium needed for proper growth. Timothy hay is best for adult rabbits, aged seven months and older. It has fewer calories than alfalfa hay and helps to maintain a healthy weight.

According to Redman, most people can’t believe there are enough pet rabbits to even support this new business, but says they obviously aren’t aware of how many passionate rabbit owners there are, as well as owners of guinea pigs and chinchillas. New and current customers are encouraged to visit http://www.RabbitHoleHay.com to find an easy, informational, and even entertaining site where they can learn about each type of hay for rabbits, tips for rabbit care, and healthy nutrition for rabbits. The ordering process is simple and quick. The alfalfa hay and timothy hay is sold in one, five, 10 and 20 pound increments, is securely packaged in a cardboard box, and shipped directly to the customer.

“Everyone is surprised when they hear we’ve started selling hay on the Internet,” Redman said. “They ask me what we’re up to these days and I tell them, ‘we’re selling the best hay in the world to pet owners online’ and their eyes get huge, like they just saw a talking rabbit dive down a rabbit hole. Since we have some of the best hay in the world right in our back yard it seems like a perfect fit. Plus I’ve always loved hay rides.”

About RabbitHoleHay.com
Rabbit Hole Hay is located in Chico, CA and specializes in selling quality, farm fresh hay for rabbits and other small animals online to provide an affordable, nutritious option for small pet owners. Located in one of the best hay regions in the world, RabbitHoleHay.com has access to local hay farmers who produce alfalfa hay and timothy hay in the mountain valleys of Northern California and Oregon. Contact the company at RabbitHoleHay@gmail.com, or visit their web site at http://www.RabbitHoleHay.com

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Business, Construction, Environment, Industrial, Technology

Chiller Noise No Longer Problem After Acoustifence Barrier Installed

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Installation of a 24-foot noise barrier utilizing Acoustifence outdoor sound abatement material at the new Sheboygan Festival Foods store is complete, ending complaints from nearby residents over extreme levels of noise leaking from the store’s industrial refrigeration chillers into the community.

Folks in Sheboygen were celebrating when the popular Wisconsin-based Festival Foods grocery chain opened the 70,000 square foot mega store here on September 16, 2011. Less than two weeks later, the community’s warm welcome had grown icy as neighbors began to complain about noise from the store’s industrial refrigeration chiller that was so loud, it violated the city’s noise ordinance.

Festival Foods enlisted the help of Acoustical Engineer Eric Wolfram of Milwaukee-based Scott R. Riedel & Associates, LTD, who consulted with Acoustiblok’s Jay Boland to choose Acoustifence noise barrier material, a product of Acoustiblok, Inc. of Tampa Florida, to bring the decibel level down below the legal threshold and restore peace and quiet to the neighboring community.

When Wolfram first investigated the site in September, decibel readings ranged between 78.4 and 90.7, loud enough to be a risk for noise-related health problems to nearby residents and workers, had they been subjected to the noise over time. The Sheboygan Department of City Development demanded the level be reduced by at least five decibels, Wolfram said.

“The existing refrigeration pump and motor systems produce extreme noise levels,” Wolfram said. “This noise reverberates within the sheet-metal paneled enclosure interior and escapes through several different exhaust and ventilation openings.

“Additional noise was generated by the cooling and exhaust fans mounted above the enclosure.”

Working with sound consultants from Acoustiblok, Inc., Wolfram designed a two-step solution, creating a barrier with Acoustifence noise deadening material to block noise around the massive system, and incorporating another Acoustiblok product, QuietFiber, to help reduce sound from reflecting off of the taller adjacent building behind the chillers.

Minimal structural changes were required, as the ⅛- inch Acoustifence was easily attached to an existing chain link fence and the outdoor-rated QuietFiber with a perforated metal cover was capconed to the building.

The results were better than Wolfram had hoped, with decibel levels reduced to 57.3 the moment the barrier was in place – well below the City’s legal threshold, and more than 20 decibels lower than before the Acoustiblok products were installed. Neighbors are no longer bombarded with the irritating chiller noise, now replaced with the ordinary ambient sounds that existed before.

“Sounds from local traffic and roadways exceeded that of the compressor equipment after installation of the Acoustifence and QuietFiber products,” Wolfram said.

Lahnie Johnson, founder and president of Acoustiblok, Inc., applauded Festival Foods’ quick action in addressing the noise complaints right away, stating that the product combination was the perfect solution for this particular type of noise challenge.

“The Acoustifence and QuietFIber treatments were the perfect solution for the Festival Foods chiller noise, as both of these materials are designed to hold up in inclement weather, and as you can see from the results, they do their job well beyond everyone’s expectations,” Johnson said. “The Acoustifence and Quiet Fiber are also substantially less costly than attempting a structural enclosure solution.”

For more information on industrial noise solutions, visit the Acoustiblok website, Email sales@acoustiblok.com, or call 813-980-1400.

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Art, Business, Internet & Online, Retail, Shopping

Leighmans Signs Exclusive Distribution Deal and Targets £1m Turnover

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Dedicated promotional gifts supplier Leighmans has announced a new, exclusive distribution deal and also that it is on target to reach £1m turnover for the current financial year.

The promotional gifts sector has been buoyant recently and Leighmans products – such as branded polo shirts, post-it notes and more – have been in high demand.

Leighmans was founded a decade ago and has gone from strength to strength in the incentives and rewards sector since, en route to its goal of £1m per year revenues.

Leighmans customers have in recent times ramped up demand for technological gifts such as customisable e-readers, USB memory sticks and iPad duo pens.

2012 has seen Leighmans sign a new partnership to distribute iPrints, technological gadgets which allow mobile phone users to operate their devices even when wearing gloves.

Darren Leigh says: “It’s been a great year for us so far and we are on course to hit our target of £1m turnover – and this is in part due to the demand for new technological gifts such as iPrints.”

“We work closely with all our partners and customers to ensure that they can all choose the right gifts and incentive products and also to help them get the most possible for their budgets.”

Examples of the type of customer Leighmans works with include Deutsche Bank, Volkswagen, the Football Association and McDonald’s. Leighmans offers customers up to 100,000 products and gift ideas.

Leighmans customers use their products as both external gifts for customers and for internal reward and incentive purposes too.

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